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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,686.44, 89,266.92 and 36,392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,686.44, 89,266.92 and 36,392.36 is: 50,221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,686.44 : 89,266.92 = 36,392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,686.44/89,266.92 = 36,392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,686.44x = 89,266.92 × 36,392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,686.44x = 3,248,633,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,633,888.73/64,686.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,221.25

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